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AMPHENOL CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Code of Ethics Amendment (Apr 3, 2013)

Filed April 3, 2013For Securities:APH

Summary

Amphenol Corporation filed an 8-K on April 3, 2013, primarily to announce an update to its corporate governance policies. The Board of Directors approved a revised Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on April 2, 2013. This revised code supersedes the previous version and applies to all directors, officers, and employees. The revised code addresses a comprehensive range of ethical and compliance matters, including adherence to laws, social responsibility, conflict of interest management, protection of corporate opportunities, confidentiality, fair dealing practices, responsible use of company assets, robust financial controls, employment standards, accuracy in financial reporting, and procedures for reporting unethical or illegal behavior, notably including provisions related to conflict minerals. Investors can view the full text of this revised code, which is considered a key component of the company's ethical framework and commitment to good corporate governance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amphenol Corporation's Board of Directors approved a revised Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on April 2, 2013.
  • 2The Revised Code supersedes all prior versions of the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • 3The policy applies universally to all directors, officers, and employees of Amphenol Corporation.
  • 4Key areas covered in the Revised Code include compliance with laws, social responsibility, and conflicts of interest.
  • 5The code also addresses corporate opportunity, confidentiality, fair dealing, and the proper use of company assets.
  • 6Specific attention is given to financial controls, employment practices, accuracy of financial reporting, and reporting of unethical behavior.
  • 7Provisions related to 'conflict minerals' are included in the updated code, reflecting growing regulatory and investor focus on supply chain ethics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and stakeholders that Amphenol Corporation has revised its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. This update reflects the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and ethical operations.

The Revised Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to all individuals within Amphenol Corporation, including its directors, officers, and all employees, ensuring a consistent ethical standard across the entire organization.

The revised code covers a broad spectrum of critical areas. These include compliance with laws and regulations, social responsibility, managing conflicts of interest, protecting corporate opportunities, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring fair dealing with others, responsible use of company assets, upholding financial controls and accuracy in financial reporting, maintaining ethical employment practices, and establishing procedures for reporting illegal or unethical behavior. Notably, it also includes provisions concerning conflict minerals.

The full text of the Revised Amphenol Corporation Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, dated April 2, 2013, is available as an exhibit to this 8-K filing (Exhibit 14.1) and has also been posted on Amphenol Corporation's official website at www.amphenol.com.